[teknochild]

what would u guys do if there was only one dealer for 100 miles around and they had no cars available for test drive and none on the lot?

[akwhite330i]

I'd question if they were really a car dealer if they had no cars on the lot....

[MrRipfrog]

Get one anyway...

[teknochild]

they have cars on the lot just no 335i coupes

[jwarea80]

If you're looking for 335, then I suggest you just buy it anyways. I didn't take a test drive before I bought mine. The first time I drove it was when I took delivery in Europe.

[HRC]

I ordered my car without test driving or even sitting in one. I knew what I wanted.

Danny

[MBrown1003]

You're better off. The rest of us who HAVE test-driven are now making ourselves crazy waiting. At least you won't have the test-drive memory torturing you.

[IrvRobinson]

Have someone run a locate to find the closest dealer so you can drive one,if that isn't workable,order the car with a refundable deposit,if you don't like it,don't take it,since they seem to have more buyrs than cars, they probably won't care.But if you're going to do an ED,just go get it and if you don't like it after you use it in Europe, sell it when it gets back to the States, you probably won't lose anything...

[teknochild]

the reason i ask is because i might have the money on hand a lot sooner than i expected, i really wanted to get a look at a couple of color combinations, and maybe even get a car off the lot if one matched

when i first started thinking about getting a 335, i immedialty wanted the montego blue w/ black leather (not 100% sure on trim), thing is the current car i drive is the same color combination and im a bit bored of it

so then i got to thinking maybe a grey/silver/graphite with red interior, and then i also though about the motego blue w/ grey interior, or the monaco blue with either the black or grey

but i definatly cant decide without seeing them :/ and im afraid ill order the blue/black, end up seeing a grey w/ red, and regretting it


i just think the grey/silver/graphite is so bland, especially compared to the motego blue, but theres something that just turns me toward the silver/red combo

[Jay_328]

road trip!!!....grab a couple buddies one weekend and find a dealership with some inventory.

[will@longbeachbmw]

There are almost no 335i coupe's here in the LA market, and there is a 3 month waiting list. Our dealership has one available 335i, and it is an unwind with a ton of options and 750 miles on it. Maybe call around and ask if there are any 328i coupes with the red leather. I know right now on our lot we have a 328i Coupe Space Gray on Coral Red leather in our inventory with sports package, and it looks really hot. Just an idea

[will@longbeachbmw]

I just ran a locate for you, and Braman BMW has a Titanium Silver on Coral Red Leather still available in Production status right now. It has premium, sports, auto with paddles, comfort access, and satellite radio. Might be something you are interested in. Braman BMW also has a Titanium Silver on Coral Red 328i Coupe on their lot with premium, sport, and other goodies for you to go and check out. If there is any other combos you want me to check out for you let me know, and I will.

[will@longbeachbmw]

Here is a list of all available 335i coupe's in Florida - there are only 7.

[teknochild]

Originally Posted by will@longbeachbmw

I just ran a locate for you, and Braman BMW has a Titanium Silver on Coral Red Leather still available in Production status right now. It has premium, sports, auto with paddles, comfort access, and satellite radio. Might be something you are interested in. Braman BMW also has a Titanium Silver on Coral Red 328i Coupe on their lot with premium, sport, and other goodies for you to go and check out. If there is any other combos you want me to check out for you let me know, and I will.

wow that was really cool of you i appreciate it, the only thing is i will NEVER buy an auto and the funds are as of yet not 100% available

thats a great idea though i never though of looking at 328i inventory to compare color combinations, forgot they are visually the same car, come to think of it even, the sedan uses the same colors too

the things i wanted on the car were sport package, premium package, and comfort access, things that i would absolutly refuse even if they were free would be i drive, nav, auto, active steering, cold weather, active cruise; the rest is a little gray dont really want but if there was a car with some of it and it meant i could get a car several months sooner i would deal with

dont bother yourself looking though, but as soon as i am sure ill have the money sonner than later ill be knocking down your door

[will@longbeachbmw]

Originally Posted by teknochild

wow that was really cool of you i appreciate it, the only thing is i will NEVER buy an auto and the funds are as of yet not 100% available

thats a great idea though i never though of looking at 328i inventory to compare color combinations, forgot they are visually the same car, come to think of it even, the sedan uses the same colors too

the things i wanted on the car were sport package, premium package, and comfort access, things that i would absolutly refuse even if they were free would be i drive, nav, auto, active steering, cold weather, active cruise; the rest is a little gray dont really want but if there was a car with some of it and it meant i could get a car several months sooner i would deal with

dont bother yourself looking though, but as soon as i am sure ill have the money sonner than later ill be knocking down your door

You got it man - not a problem. Just sittin here clicking my shoes for 10 more minutes until I can roll out of here. Let me know if you need something.

And unfortunately every car heading to Florida is an Auto (marked by 205). The only stick shift heading out there is going to Puerto Rico (the top one). This will be an order car for you.

Will

[teknochild]

Originally Posted by will@longbeachbmw

Here is a list of all available 335i coupe's in Florida - there are only 7.

that makes baby jesus cry, are you able to see who has production slots available so i know who to possibly bug, seems like my dreams of getting a coupe near invoice arent looking to good

[will@longbeachbmw]

Originally Posted by teknochild

that makes baby jesus cry, are you able to see who has production slots available so i know who to possibly bug, seems like my dreams of getting a coupe near invoice arent looking to good

I have no way of seeing production slots at all - but if it's anything like here it's all filled up. It's about 3 months to get a 335i coupe from the time you order. I can tell you our dealership is a pretty honest dealership and we aren't selling the 335i coupes for anything less than full sticker, and neither is anybody else in the LA market. There is just no reason to discount the car when they are in such high demand. I don't know the Florida market, but near invoice is impossible here. Good luck though, I hope somehow you can nail it :rocks:

Sedans are another story though, I just sold Tyler (ADHD on this board) a 335i sedan two days ago for $1,000 over invoice. He's happy